This is the cutest book! A little goose who likes to play in the muddy water isn't chased by the fox because the fox can't see him in the night time sThis is the cutest book! A little goose who likes to play in the muddy water isn't chased by the fox because the fox can't see him in the night time shadows. So all of the other geese decide to dirty themselves up. But then it begins to snow.......more

This book is so smart and full of common sense! Where does all the common sense go when we enter school buildings? I just had a great conversations wiThis book is so smart and full of common sense! Where does all the common sense go when we enter school buildings? I just had a great conversations with some teachers about this book and some wonderful thinking about ways to grow reading and celebrate reading came out of the meeting!...more

What a beautifully crafted and illustrated book about Jacques Cousteau. The story of following your dreams and finding the solution to obstacles in yoWhat a beautifully crafted and illustrated book about Jacques Cousteau. The story of following your dreams and finding the solution to obstacles in your way is a wonderful story for any young child....more

Henry Aaron's Dream is the story of Hank Aaron from his boyhood dream of becoming a major league baseball player and being told by everyone around himHenry Aaron's Dream is the story of Hank Aaron from his boyhood dream of becoming a major league baseball player and being told by everyone around him that he couldn't do it, to achieving his dream and even playing on the same field as Jackie Robinson, his hero....more

What kid wouldn't be able to relate to this story? Everyone has wanted something that it seems everyone else has and will do almost anything to get itWhat kid wouldn't be able to relate to this story? Everyone has wanted something that it seems everyone else has and will do almost anything to get it. The writing is dead on in this book. I love how the author repeats "those shoes" quite a few times. And the ending is very touching and could be a great example to many of our students....more

This is the story of the author's grandmother who grew up in China knowing that boys were valued over girls. Even though she was allowed to get an eduThis is the story of the author's grandmother who grew up in China knowing that boys were valued over girls. Even though she was allowed to get an education at the compound where her family lived she knew that her education would end when she was of age to get married. Ruby's grandfather intervenes and helps RUby fulfill her dream. It is a sweet story....more

This book is very sweet and well written. The illustrations compliment the text so well. Cherry is a very unhappy girl who finds a friend in a dog beiThis book is very sweet and well written. The illustrations compliment the text so well. Cherry is a very unhappy girl who finds a friend in a dog being held at her father's animal shelter. I can see using this book for reading and writing lessons next year....more